Here are the latest verifiable updates I found about John Garrett:
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Multiple outlets reported the death of John Garrett, the longtime Vancouver Canucks broadcaster and former NHL goalie, on April 27, 2026. He is described as a beloved figure in Canadian hockey who spent over two decades with the Canucks and more than 40 years in broadcasting.[3][4][5]
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The announcements from Sportsnet and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman expressed profound sadness and highlighted Garrett’s influence in Western Canadian hockey broadcasting and his decades-long career behind the mic.[4][5]
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A brief note across sources confirms his age at death as 74, with retirement-era coverage marking his passing as a significant loss to the hockey community.[5][3]
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Citations:
- John Garrett obituary coverage from The Hockey News and related outlets noting his passing on April 27, 2026 and age 74.[3][4][5]
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johngarrettoutdoors.comJohn Garrett, a color commentator for the past 40 years, has died. The former NHL goalie worked on Vancouver Canucks for more than 20 years.
thehockeynews.comJonathan "John" Garrett was a turncoat S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who joined Hydra after being refused aid by S.H.I.E.L.D. when he was injured during a mission in Sarajevo. He survived his injury by becoming the first subject of the Project Deathlok. While maintaining his cover as a loyal S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, he used his own Level 7 clearance to give himself the moniker of the Clairvoyant, the mastermind behind the Centipede Project. During his time as an agent, he recruited Grant Ward into Hydra and...
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in.marketscreener.comJohn Garrett provided colour commentary for the Vancouver Canucks for 20 years.
thehockeynews.comYeah. It's been tough. I mean, it's been really tough that's for sure. I mean, thank goodness college football is back, so there's that. So that gives me a little sense of normalcy, but yeah. I mean, work-wise, you know, it's been, it's been really hard and, you know, cause obviously all the conferences are canceled.
www.vscpa.comOne of the best to ever do it. Rest easy, Cheech.
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